Hi,

 

My wife wants to get a dashcam for her Honda Jazz and I'd be most appreciative of moderately priced recommendations.

 

She's looking for it to turn on automatically when she starts the car and have no visible wires.  Her budget is somewhere between 1,500-2,500 THB.

 

If more info is needed, I'd be happy to post it once informed.

 

Thanks!

 

 

PS--I know there are several threads on dashcams, but since it's 2018 I'd like to get up to date recommendations.   

Many on Lazada for under 1000 baht....thats where I bought mine 18 months ago and still working fine

I also bought mine from Lazada for under 1000 baht, still working after nearly 3 years. There's hundreds to choose from in that price range, much of a muchness. You will still need someone to install it if you want the wires hidden, unless you are prepared to pull out roof lining etc yourself. They all turn on automatically if connected to the vehicle's power. You could also do a Google search for best dash cam under 2500 baht.

Good reviews on the site below and a lot of info in the forums - although not sure if any are from the sub 1500 price range.

https://dashcamtalk.com/best-dash-cams-of-2018/

https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/

The Yi, by Xiaomi is available with on Lazada for about 1.5k Baht. It has very high ratings on Amazon. I have 2. Excellent quality, even at night. You can transfer video wirelessly to your phone to watch too.

A huge thread no so long ago on here with lots recommendations

 

I reckon there's little to choose from in quality around the 1500 baht mark, they're probably al much of the same thing. Remember to budget for a high quality (Class 10?) micro memory chip as well. It's not much good without it. Also buy a 1 to 2 cig lighter adaptor so you don't need to unplug the camera to charge your phone.

 

Points to look for ...... wide angle view 160 degrees at least ...... night vision lights come on automatically ..... seamless looping (ie no gap between videos, but I think that's industry standard nowadays). Get the seller to set the instruction mode to English for you!!

 

As for fitting it ..... diy. I've fitted several and always found somewhere to hide the cable. You should start at the camera end first. I have always found a space between the windscreen and the headcloth where I could push the cable into. Go either left or right across the top of the screen to the door pillar. If the plastic pillar cover is not easily removable to hide the cable, then peel back the rubber door seal and come down the pillar with the cable. Once you've got to the lower dash level, come out with the cable and go across to your cigarette lighter. This is the point where you may be glad you started at the camera end ...... if there's any extra cable then hide it under the dash.

 

Easy peasy.

Just bought an OPIA from Lazada. 3000 Baht. Came with a 32G card. It is fantastic.

Personally I suggest you get one with a separate rear cam. I got my on ebay from Australia.

 

 I use Yi Dashcam.  A deal at 1600 baht. No problems over a year.  Transfers video to your phone while you at the scene of an accident.  

https://www.lazada.com.ph/xiaomi-yi-smart-dashcam-car-dvr-camera-grey-7657180.html

Remember if your image display a clear license plate its worthless.

 

3 minutes ago, ThaiWai said:

Remember if your image display a clear license plate its worthless.

Thought thats what you would want to display plate clearly.

47 minutes ago, ThaiWai said:

 I use Yi Dashcam.  A deal at 1600 baht. No problems over a year.  Transfers video to your phone while you at the scene of an accident.  

https://www.lazada.com.ph/xiaomi-yi-smart-dashcam-car-dvr-camera-grey-7657180.html

Remember if your image display a clear license plate its worthless.

 

Stroke of luck at those lights ... no one went through at red ... I also want one that shows speed ...maybe that's a miss for you ...

15 minutes ago, JAS21 said:

 I also want one that shows speed

Ones with GPS have this function I believe.

1 hour ago, Dazinoz said:

Thought thats what you would want to display plate clearly.

It was quite clearly an innocent typo... I'm sure he meant:

 

"Remember if your image doesn't display a clear license plate its worthless"

Bought a DVR Vehicle Blackbox DVR (A8) a while ago has both front and rear cameras. The screen automatically turns off after 3 1/2  minutes but optionally kept on. Front camera can be removed and used independently. `170 degree angle. For two I paid 3,900  B including fitting. 1080HD with good quality pictures.  Made by Shenzhen Yuchengweiye Technology. 

Check ou Lazada....great offers...great prices...fast delivery!

A whole bunch of posts have entered the abyss.

 

Flaming and name-calling is not acceptable even in the Motoring forum.

 

Holidays await.

Ok Crossy, my apologies.

A119 front and A119S rear:

https://www.viofo.com/

See Youtube for detailed reviews and be sure to checkout the manufacturers blog in the above link. 

HTH

On 1/24/2018 at 9:54 AM, a10ams said:

I reckon there's little to choose from in quality around the 1500 baht mark, they're probably al much of the same thing. Remember to budget for a high quality (Class 10?) micro memory chip as well. It's not much good without it. Also buy a 1 to 2 cig lighter adaptor so you don't need to unplug the camera to charge your phone.

 

Points to look for ...... wide angle view 160 degrees at least ...... night vision lights come on automatically ..... seamless looping (ie no gap between videos, but I think that's industry standard nowadays). Get the seller to set the instruction mode to English for you!!

 

As for fitting it ..... diy. I've fitted several and always found somewhere to hide the cable. You should start at the camera end first. I have always found a space between the windscreen and the headcloth where I could push the cable into. Go either left or right across the top of the screen to the door pillar. If the plastic pillar cover is not easily removable to hide the cable, then peel back the rubber door seal and come down the pillar with the cable. Once you've got to the lower dash level, come out with the cable and go across to your cigarette lighter. This is the point where you may be glad you started at the camera end ...... if there's any extra cable then hide it under the dash.

 

Easy peasy.

i read your post and really like this .....????

On 1/24/2018 at 9:54 AM, a10ams said:

I reckon there's little to choose from in quality around the 1500 baht mark, they're probably al much of the same thing. Remember to budget for a high quality (Class 10?) micro memory chip as well. It's not much good without it. Also buy a 1 to 2 cig lighter adaptor so you don't need to unplug the camera to charge your phone.

 

Points to look for ...... wide angle view 160 degrees at least ...... night vision lights come on automatically ..... seamless looping (ie no gap between videos, but I think that's industry standard nowadays). Get the seller to set the instruction mode to English for you!!

 

As for fitting it ..... diy. I've fitted several and always found somewhere to hide the cable. You should start at the camera end first. I have always found a space between the windscreen and the headcloth where I could push the cable into. Go either left or right across the top of the screen to the door pillar. If the plastic pillar cover is not easily removable to hide the cable, then peel back the rubber door seal and come down the pillar with the cable. Once you've got to the lower dash level, come out with the cable and go across to your cigarette lighter. This is the point where you may be glad you started at the camera end ...... if there's any extra cable then hide it under the dash.

 

Easy peasy.

i read your post and really like this .....????

On 1/31/2018 at 6:18 PM, evadgib said:

A119 front and A119S rear:

https://www.viofo.com/

See Youtube for detailed reviews and be sure to checkout the manufacturers blog in the above link. 

HTH

this is a helpfull post 

On 1/22/2018 at 11:23 AM, petermik said:

Many on Lazada for under 1000 baht....thats where I bought mine 18 months ago and still working fine

hi i need a dash cam

On 1/31/2018 at 6:18 PM, evadgib said:

A119 front and A119S rear:

https://www.viofo.com/

See Youtube for detailed reviews and be sure to checkout the manufacturers blog in the above link. 

HTH

ok dear .i really checkout

6 minutes ago, topdashcamreviews said:

ok dear .i really checkout

This one from the same company seems better than those posted earlier: 

 

https://www.viofo.com/home/79-72-a129-duo-dual-channel-5ghz-wi-fi-full-hd-dash-camera.html#/25-gps_module-included

 

HTH

Spend a little more and get a Xiaomi dashcam. The video quality is great.